Elizabeth Ann (Ganter) Ryan, 78, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born in Wilmington on February 8, 1941, daughter of the late Coleman and Elizabeth (Walls) Ganter. A graduate of A.I. duPont High School, she worked in hospitality at the Vicmead Hunt Club for more than 30 years. Ann enjoyed spending time at the beach and relaxing in the sun, and also enjoyed taking walks with her friends. Her happiest times were those spent with her family, especially traditional Sunday dinners.
Ann will be dearly missed by her husband of 53 years, J. Edward Ryan; her children, David Ryan and wife, Kelly, Debbie Campbell and husband, Eric; her beloved grandchildren, Brooke Elizabeth Wahlgren, Conor Reddington Ryan, Abigail Elizabeth Campbell, Hannah Rose Campbell; her uncle and aunt, Wesley and Joan Walls.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Thursday, March 7 from 5:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington on Friday, March 8 at 10:00AM, immediately followed by interment in All Saints Cemetery.
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